INE 3020 - Installation Guidelines I (239 hrs)

A. Special purpose provisions

1. List the requirements for deep-well jet pump and submersible pump installations.

2. Calculate (given the rating of the motor) the conductor size, conduit size, and overcurrent protection required for pump circuits.

3. List some of the electrical circuits used for connecting and metering electric water heaters.

4. Describe the basic operation of water heaters.

5.Understand the meaning of the term “Time-of-Use”.

6.List the functions of the tank, the heating elements, and the thermostat for water heaters.

7.Understand “recovery” time for electric water heaters.

8.Demonstrate the proper electrical and grounding connections for water heaters, water pumps, and metal well casings.

9.Understand the hazards of possible scalding.

10.Discuss heat pump water heaters.

11.Interpret electrical plans to determine special installation requirements for counter-mounted cooking units, wall-mounted ovens, and freestanding ranges.

12.Understand the latest NEC connection requirements for electric ranges, ovens, and counter mounted cooking units.

13.Know when to use 3-wire or 4-wire receptacles and cords for electric range hookups.

14.Properly ground electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, and counter-mounted cooking units in conformance to the NEC for both new installations and existing ones.

B. Dishwasher and food disposal

1. Install circuits for kitchen appliances such as a food waste disposer and a dishwasher.

2. Provide adequate overcurrent protection for an appliance.

3. Describe the difference in wiring for a food waste disposers with and without an integral “ON/OFF” switch.

4. Determine the maximum power demand of a dishwasher.

5.Make the proper grounding connections to the appliances.

C. Bathroom heat/vent, attic, hydro tub

1. Explain the operation and switching sequence of the heat/vent/light.

2.Describe the operation of a humidistat.

3. Install attic exhaust fans with humidistats.

4. List the various methods of controlling exhaust fans.

5.Discuss advantages of installing exhaust fans in residences.

6.Discuss the electrical circuit and code requirements for hydro massage bathtubs.

7.Know grounding requirements for electrical equipment.

D. Telephone, doorbell, and low voltage wiring

1. Install television outlets, antennas, and cables.

2. List CATV installation requirements.

3. Describe the basic operation of satellite antennas.

4. Install telephone conductors, outlet boxes, and outlets.

5.Define what is meant by a signal circuit.

6.Describe the operation of a 2-tone chime and a 4-tone chime.

7.Install a doorbell.